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Data miners and cybercriminals are after you. Here are easy ways to fight back.

by Bree Fowler

The board reportedly will first take up the widespread Log4j bug.

by Andrew Blok

The outages come amid tension between Ukraine and Russia.

The Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report shows that the number rose 68 percent year over year.

From ransomware attacks to election misinformation to consumer scams, the cybersecurity industry will be in overdrive.

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Data miners and cybercriminals are after you. Here are easy ways to fight back.

by Bree Fowler

Yum Brands confirmed a ransomware attack accessed "certain information technology systems."

by Dan Avery

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, the president says the tech sector needs to be held accountable.

by Dan Avery

If the settlement is approved by a judge, California residents could get a check from Google.

by Oscar Gonzalez

The tech giant may be forced to change the way it handles personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram in the EU.

by Katie Collins

Here's what you need to watch out for as we enter the new year.

by Shelby Brown

It'll be easier for people to opt out of Google's location tracking.

by Imad Khan

You don't have to let Facebook track you across the web. We'll show you how to prevent it.

by Katie Teague

The company will change its location tracking disclosures in 2023.

by Imad Khan

No worries. With just two easy steps, you can wipe out your most recent searches.

by Queenie Wong